Sunrise over Uluru
Our intrepid round the world STA Explorers Neil and Megan have posted about a real highlight of their trip: watching sunset over Kata-Tjuta, and sunrise over Uluru - and they recommend shelling out a bit extra for the experience:
Whilst in England we booked our outback tour through STA Travel so this is something that has been planned and we’ve been looking forward to for a long time…I’m glad we paid a little extra and went on a proper tour than a cheap, budget backpacker one. We didn’t have to worry about anything but enjoying the amazing experience of exploring Uluru and Kata-Tjuta.
Their two-day safari in the Australian national park, meaning ‘many heads’ for its distinctive rock formations, gave them a chance to explore ‘how it was formed, wildlife and aboriginal beliefs’ from their tour guide. It’s true that such awesome natural experiences are difficult to describe without sounding like a hysterical idiot or a greeting card - as Neil says, ‘what we saw is difficult to put into words’ - but it’s worth visiting the post as he gives it a damn good try, and you do get a sense that it’s ‘an incredible feeling to stand and watch something so famous across the world for myself’.
And if you’re interested in travelling in Oz in general check their previous posts for tales from Sydney, Tasmania, Cataract Gorge, Alice Springs and ‘A Perfect Day in Melbourne.’
